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1

A dat

[ah dat]
Expression
Meaning
That's it; that is what it is; exactly.
Example
"A dat mi a try fi tell yuh all along."
2

A fi

[ah fee]
Preposition
Meaning
Belongs to; is supposed to be for.
Example
"Di book a fi mi, nuh take it."
3

A lie

[ah lye]
Exclamation
Meaning
That is a lie; you're lying.
Example
"A lie him a tell, don't listen to him."
4

A so

[ah soh]
Expression
Meaning
That is how it is; so it is.
Example
"A so di ting set, wi cyah change it."
5

A-doors

[ah-doors]
Adverb
Meaning
Outdoors; outside.
Example
"Put di bin a-doors before yuh go sleep."
6

A-go

[ah-goh]
Verb
Meaning
Going to; about to (future marker).
Example
"Mi a-go market fi buy some sweet pepper."
7

Ackee

[ah-kee]
Noun
Meaning
The national fruit of Jamaica, cooked as a savory dish.
Example
"Ackee and saltfish a di national dish a Jamaica."
8

Afta

[af-tah]
Conjunction
Meaning
After; since; because.
Example
"Afta yuh done eat, wash yuh plate."
9

Aks

[aks]
Verb
Meaning
To ask.
Example
"Aks him if him want any food."
10

All fruits ripe

[all fruits ripe]
Expression
Meaning
Everything is fine; all is well; good times.
Example
"How yuh stay? Everything good, all fruits ripe!"
11

Almshouse

[alms-house]
Noun
Meaning
Disgraceful, chaotic, or improper behavior; a mess.
Example
"Di party turn inna almshouse when di fight start."
12

Aneda

[ah-ned-ah]
Determiner
Meaning
Another.
Example
"Pass mi aneda slice a bread, please."
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